The ship is following the route taken by Charles Darwin on HMS Beagle in 1831.

Provides an overview of Ecuador, including key events and facts about this South American country.

An overview of the media in Ecuador, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.

There are only thought to be a few hundred of the critically endangered species left in the world.

Ecuador has launched an investigation after remains of four of the protected animals were found.

The newborns are currently the size of tennis balls but will grow to weigh about 30 stone (190kg).

Conservationists say the move will protect migration routes for many endangered species.

Tests carried out on a giant tortoise found in 2019 confirm it belongs to a species believed extinct.